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Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the city’s BrahMos Aerospace facility, marking a significant step under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. The missiles were produced at the new integration and test facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, which was inaugurated on May 11, 2025. The state-of-the-art unit is equipped for missile integration, testing, and final quality checks, enabling full-scale indigenous production. Following successful testing, the missiles are ready for deployment with the Indian armed forces. This milestone is seen as a boost…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has pulled up the State government for its recurring practice of extending the tenures of senior Public Works Department (PWD) officers beyond retirement age, stating that such decisions obstruct promotions and deny younger officers their due opportunities. A Division Bench comprising Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Ashish Chavan made the observations while hearing a petition filed by Assistant Engineer Pankaj Narvekar. The petitioner had challenged the government’s decision to grant service extensions to four senior officials after superannuation, arguing that the move had blocked promotional avenues for eligible officers…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Digambar Kamat on Friday issued a stern warning that anyone caught cutting roads to lay water pipelines without written approval from the department’s Principal Chief Engineer will face criminal action. Speaking to reporters during the first day of his Janata Darbar held at the South Goa District Collectorate, Kamat clarified that even permissions granted by district collectors will not shield violators from FIRs. “I have instructed PWD officials to register an FIR against anyone who damages or cuts hot-mixed roads without prior written permission from the PWD Principal Chief Engineer. Even…

Goa: Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd. (KMAMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Kotak Gold Silver Passive FoF, an open-ended fund of fund scheme investing in units of Kotak Gold ETF and Kotak Silver ETF. This innovative fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in units of Kotak Gold ETF and Kotak Silver ETF giving investors exposure to both precious metals. The scheme opens for public subscription on 6th October 2025 and closes on 20th October 2025. Precious metals like gold and silver have historically served as stores of value and has acted as…

New Delhi: India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign has highlighted a key dilemma: stick with a batting-heavy, all-rounder approach or reinforce the bowling attack with specialists. The team has mirrored Australia’s strategy of deep batting and multiple all-rounders, but results have been mixed. Wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan were offset by losses to South Africa and Australia, where the batting clicked but the bowling lacked bite. Former England captain Nasser Hussain noted that while India has genuine all-rounders like Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, and Sneh Rana, the team lacks the extensive, quality bowling options that define Australia’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The AC Milan Grassroots Football Coaching Program, organised by the Football Players Association of India (FPAI) in partnership with Dempo Sports Club, successfully concluded at the Dempo Football Academy in Goa. Supported by Optimax Aces, Events Unlimited, Bhaichung Bhutia, and the Embassy of Italy, the initiative aims to strengthen grassroots football and promote sporting collaboration between India and Italy. As part of the pilot program, six centres across India were identified to nurture grassroots talent, with Goa serving as a key hub for football development. The week-long coaching session, held from October 13 to 17, 2025,…

New Delhi: Former India cricketer and current chief selector Ajit Agarkar has described his role as BCCI chairman of selectors as far more challenging than his previous experiences as a player or commentator. He highlighted that the position involves making critical decisions that can shape players’ careers, while also acknowledging that it is impossible to satisfy everyone. Agarkar, who retired from international cricket in 2007 before moving into commentary, said playing brought the greatest personal satisfaction. “Every time you step on the field, your job and your place are on the line. One thing that goes for you…